Category: District News

Join students all across Florida as they take on the Summer Literacy Adventure Challenge and pledge to read every day. Set a personal goal, work to accomplish it and strive for success! Florida’s students are being challenged to pledge to read as many books as possible throughout the summer break. Each student can fill out his or her pledge at Summer Literacy Pledge. Following the summer break, the department will recognize the top 10 schools with the highest percentage of participation. The school whose students read the most books will receive a surprise visit from First Lady Ann Scott.

St. Lucie Public Schools Launches Summer Slide Program The summer months are upon us, and St. Lucie Public Schools is pleased to help your child continue to learn and grow throughout the summer. New this year, we are providing free academic resources to support students’ continued growth. Launching on June 6, the “Summer Slide” program includes engaging web-based resources for grades PreK through 12 available for use by students, parents, and community organizations any time and from any place. What is Summer Slide? It is the tendency for students to lose some of the achievement gains they made during the … Read More

www.restoringthevillage.com Restoring the Village Reunion Weekend June 17-18, 2016 Restoring the Village Reunion Weekend is an initiative of The Lighthouse Foundation focused on rebranding and reuniting Lincoln Park Village Alumni with the youth of northwest Fort Pierce through mentoring and community service activities. This grassroots community movement (www.restoringthevillage.com) is unifying and organizing resources to make our city a safer and more enjoyable place to live. This unique fellowship seeks to eliminate social, ethnic and financial barriers while permanently binding adults and children alike to the success of the historic Lincoln Park community. Residents within the Lincoln Park area are excited … Read More

The St. Lucie Public Schools Summer Musical presents Bye Bye Birdie at the Port St. Lucie High School auditorium. Showtimes: Wednesday, June 15th through Sunday, June 19th with matinee and evening shows available. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the following locations: Jay’s Fine Jewelry in St. Lucie West, Honey Baked Ham in Stuart, Joy’s Ice Cream and Joy’s Ice Cream Plus in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, Perkins in Port Saint Lucie, Tin Fish in Port St. Lucie, and the Port St. Lucie High School office. For more information, call 337-6768 or visit our website at … Read More

“A Promise is a Promise” program affirms our graduates for their decision to pursue education credentials with the promise of employment in SLPS. St. Lucie County is a great place to live, learn, work, play, and grow. Pictured below are our TCHS and PSLHS candidates.

The St. Lucie Public Schools Summer Musical presents Bye Bye Birdie at the Port St. Lucie High School auditorium. Showtimes: Wednesday, June 15th through Sunday, June 19th with matinee and evening shows available. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the following locations: Jay’s Fine Jewelry in St. Lucie West, Honey Baked Ham in Stuart, Joy’s Ice Cream and Joy’s Ice Cream Plus in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, Perkins in Port Saint Lucie, Tin Fish in Port St. Lucie, and the Port St. Lucie High School office. For more information, call 337-6768 or visit our website at … Read More

The second annual ECET2 conference was brought to educational professionals in St. Lucie County via a partnership with St. Lucie Public Schools and the Gates Foundation. ECET2 stands for Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers. Event organizers explained that this year’s theme entitled Teachers Are Innovators: Grow, Collaborate, Lead blossomed from the positive feedback received from last year’s event in which participants were catapulted into deeper collaborative efforts through their opportunities to network and build professional relationships with like-minded educators.

The Education Foundation of St. Lucie County awarded over 60 scholarships to graduating seniors at the Education Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Night. Congratulations to our seniors who are attending colleges and universities across the nation including, but not limited to: Berkley College of Music, Boston University, Citadel, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, Johnson and Whales, New York Film Academy, Northeastern University, Princeton University, Stetson University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Massachusetts, University of Miami, University of North Florida, University of South Florida, University of Tampa, University of West Florida. … Read More

Chef Folker Raynolds of Ballantrae Counrty Club supported a collaborative opportunity on Cinco de Mayo for St Lucie Public Schools culinary students to cook, serve, and speak about their programs!    

Florida Prepaid College Foundation Launches Florida 529 Scholarship Program Board Removes Minimum Contribution * The Florida 529 Savings Plan Scholarship Program will award 10 winners a $529 Scholarship deposited into a Florida 529 Savings Plan account. * The scholarships are part of the Florida Prepaid College Foundation’s ongoing commitment to increase awareness about the importance of saving for college through the Florida 529 Savings Plan. * For the first time ever, the Florida Prepaid College Board has removed the minimum contribution to open a Florida 529 Savings Plan, opening the door for more families to save for college. * Florida … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools students participated at the Florida History Fair in Tallahassee. This year’s theme was Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History. Next year’s theme is Taking a Stand in History. The students are already discussing possible topics on their bus ride home.

Young Floridian Scholarship Program The 2016 Young Floridian Scholarship Awards Program is a joint commitment between the educational and business communities of SLC in recognition of outstanding high school seniors and their volunteer efforts. Academic Excellence: Natalia Cordeiro (LPA) Art: Rachael Howard (LPA) Athletics: Jeffrey Gerlica (LPA) Career and Technology: Anson Rivera (PSLHS) Computer Sci/Engineering and Architecture: Joshua Hulka (TCHS) Drama: Claudia Reyes (LPA) Foreign Language: Esther Artica (TCHS) Human Services: Bianca Espineira (TCHS) Journalism/Communication: Jaycie Wegner (PSLHS) Language Arts: Kendell Spurr (PSLHS) Mathematics: Valania Torres (FPCHS) Music: Deoctavius Evans (TCHS) Science: Koushal Rao (LPA) Social Studies: Alexandra Artiles (TCHS)

Mr. Michael Jackson and Mr. Randy Roundtree, founders of the Bengaay Bowl, presented proceeds from the community event to the athletic departments of Fort Pierce Central and Fort Pierce Westwood. SLPS appreciates its community partners.

Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis honored schools with monetary awards for their St. Lucie County Fair displays. Congratulations to our schools and special thanks to Sunrise Kiwanis!

SLPS honors its staff members for outstanding customer service. Congratulations to this month’s recipients of the STAR Award: Heidi Pinder, Rick Isenhour, Craig Pierce, Charles Brate, Belkis Madera, Lynn Louderback, Donella Crenshaw, Valentina Whyte, Jessica McLaughlin, and Cheryl Petrino

Each year, school districts and Florida citizens take time to recognize the programs, services and resources provided by school libraries. This celebratory month provides opportunities across the state to highlight school library contributions to Florida public education. Research studies conducted in 19 states, including Florida, have found that school library programs make a measurable difference in student academic achievement. School library programs prepare students for lifelong learning and enhance their reading enjoyment. Additionally, School Library Month coincides with National Library Week, which highlights the resources and contributions of all types of libraries.